BUCHAREST, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Steaua Bucharest appointed
former Romania international Dorinel Munteanu as their new coach
on Monday, replacing Marius Lacatus who resigned last week after
their Champions League defeat by Olympique Lyon.

Club officials said Munteanu's contract was for two years
and was worth 180,000 euros ($224,000) per year.

"I decided to join Steaua as I'm convinced that the team has
great potential," the 40-year-old Munteanu told reporters.

"It's a big challenge for me and I'm honoured to have been
chosen."

Steaua, who are fourth in the domestic championship, will
travel to Olympique Lyon next week hoping to improve on the one
point they have notched so far in Champions League Group F.